Funeral Wishes – How can you ensure that they are fulfilled?
During her lifetime, a very dear friend of our family, Mrs. D, announced on many occasions that at her funeral she wished for her coffin to be carried out of the church to the musical accompaniment of the Can-Can. Whilst this announcement was usually met with smiles and laughter, it was not until after her death that her family realised that this had been her genuine wish. As an accomplished and renowned Chorus dancer, Mrs. D wished for her loved ones to remember her “at her best”, full of life and bringing entertainment to those around her. Her family was made aware of the seriousness of her request at the reading of her Will in which Mrs. D had included some specific details that she desired for her funeral service. Conversely, however, her adult daughter felt that this request was inappropriate and planned to deny the request and choose what she regarded as more “fitting” music to reflect the somber nature of the occasion. Whilst this led to some debate with Mrs. D’s loved ones, the fact remained that although the request for the piece of music to be played at her funeral had been made in a valid Will, it could not be legally enforced, and remained merely a statement of her wishes which at best could act as a guideline for those who were to plan her funeral.
How then can you ensure that your funeral wishes will be carried out after your death? In order to give you the peace of mind that your funeral plans will be adhered to following your death, Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services offer a pre-paid funeral plan. Your pre-paid funeral plan will be designed to meet your requirements as well as being tailored to your financial needs. In this way, Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services offer a bespoke service to give you the peace of mind that not only will you receive your funeral as you planned it, but your loved ones will not be burdened with the financial costs as your funeral will have been paid for during your lifetime. Furthermore, discussing your requirements for your funeral can be an uncomfortable subject to broach with your loved ones, but arranging a pre-paid funeral through professional specialists such as Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services removes the need to have such difficult conversations. If you would like to discuss your pre-paid funeral plan, contact Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services today, whether in Great Dunmow, or the surrounding areas of Essex.
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